You know about state birds and state flowers, but how about a state element? The Nevada Assembly Government Affairs Committee has taken up Assembly Bill 182, which would designate neon as the state’s official element. After all, it’s fair to say that neon played a central role in putting the cities of Las Vegas and […]

The San Jose (CA) City Council will soon determine whether to move forward with an ambitious project to build a new landmark structure to symbolize the Silicon Valley’s power and reach in the world of technology. If city officials give the project a green light, an international design competition will be announced this spring and […]

Downtown businesses in Jonesboro, AR, can apply for the Downtown Jonesboro Association (DJA) Interior/Façade grant program. This program will fund upgrades to building interiors and exteriors including new paint, awnings and storefront signs. The DJA implemented the program to revitalize the downtown district and attract more visitors. Established in 2010, the DJA is a nonprofit […]

Gulf Oil will refresh its corporate identity, rebranding approximately 700 locations in the Northeast market during the next two years. The program includes upgrading signage at fueling stations, Gulf Express convenience stores and car washes. It will also include Gulf’s 11 flagship locations on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Additionally, Gulf will offer incentives for other distributors […]

In January of this year, we looked at the many opportunities available in the sign industry for people possessing a broad range of skills and experience. But what are some of the personal qualities that combine to make seasoned field workers so valuable to their employers? And how do these capabilities affect job security and […]

On March 5, 2019, the city of Oneonta, NY, announced awardees for 60 projects selected to receive a total of approximately $1.95 million in grants. The majority of the funding awarded under the city’s Downtown Improvement Fund are for signage and facade improvements. A key focus of the grant program is to revitalize Oneonta’s central […]

The firm which operates thousands of fueling stations and convenience stores nationwide will spend $500 million in 2019 to convert its recent acquisitions to the brand of its Speedway subsidiary and upgrade other retail locations. https://www.cspdailynews.com/mergers-acquisitions/marathon-petroleum-invest-retail Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive […]

Using gateway signage to create distinctive identities has become a key strategy as municipalities across the nation increasingly compete in efforts to attract new residents and boost local business. https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2019/03/04/why-are-cleveland-suburbs-branding-or-re-branding-themselves Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation for the […]